Liability for AI Systems Under Current and Future Law: An overview of the key changes envisioned by the proposal of an EU-directive on liability for AI.

Abstract

This paper by G. Borges (2023) addresses the evolving legal landscape surrounding liability for AI systems, focusing on the key changes proposed by the EU directive on AI liability. It provides an overview of the current legal discussions on the legal framework for autonomous systems and describes the legal challenges of AI in civil and commercial law. The study likely examines the proposed risk-based approach, delving into high-risk AI systems and their implications for contractual relationships and the liability of providers and users. It assesses the EU's attempt to create uniform liability rules for AI-caused harm through the Product Liability Directive (PLD) and the AI Liability Directive (AILD). The paper likely offers a critical analysis of the proposed AI Act and the European Parliament resolution on civil liability for AI, comparing them to the revised Product Liability Directive and the proposed directive on civil liability for AI. The analysis likely considers the balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring accountability for AI-related harm. The paper likely contributes to the discussion on how the EU AI Liability Directive will shape the future of AI regulation and governance.